If you have cool undertones, go for dark brown hair with purple undertones, like a dark violet.

If you have cool undertones in your skin, go for dark brown hair with purple undertones.

If your skin is cool toned, it’s more likely to be bluish or pinkish. If that sounds like you, then a dark brown base color with violet undertones would look great on you. Cool tones are recommended for people who have pink or rosy skin.

Avoid going deeper than very dark brown if you have pale skin and light eyes.

If you have pale skin and light eyes, don’t go too dark. Dark brown can make your features look washed out and tired if you’re not careful. Instead of going this dark, try to stick with a lighter shade of brown that will complement your natural hair color while still providing the change you want.

If you do choose to go darker than black or very dark brown, be prepared for some damage! The more drastic the change in color is from your natural shade, the more damage it will cause to your hair (and possibly even breakage).

If you have warm undertones, try a black cherry color.

If you have warm undertones, try a black cherry hair color. Black cherry is a dark brown with red undertones and is recommended for those with warm skin tones and eye colors. The best thing about this hair color is that it will brighten up your complexion and add some life to your skin!

If you have fair skin, choose a tone that’s not too far off from your natural hair color.

If you have fair skin, choose a tone that’s not too far off from your natural hair color. If you’re going lighter and want to look like you’ve just been on vacation in the sun, go for a natural blond or rich brown.

If you’re going darker and want to look like you’ve been hanging out with some really cool people, go for a dark cherry shade.

If you have medium skin tone with pink undertones, go for any of these colors:

Have your hair professionally colored if you haven’t done it before or are going more than two shades darker or lighter.

If you’re a beginner, it’s best to let a pro do the deed. Even if you’re simply going for a simple root touch-up, it is better to have another person mix up your color since that person will know exactly how much of each ingredient is needed. Also, if anything goes wrong (and it can), they can fix it immediately and leave you with gorgeous results! If you are changing your hair color more than two shades darker or lighter than its natural shade, consult with a professional first. This way they can determine whether the change will suit your skin tone and facial features and give advice on how to avoid damaging your hair in the process.

If this sounds like too much work for you—or maybe now isn’t the right time—keep reading! We’ll talk about some DIY options later on in this post!

A good way to figure out the best hair color is to look at the veins on the inside of your wrist. If they’re blue, you probably have cool undertones and should choose a hair color with similar undertones (purple). But if your veins look greenish then you likely have warm undertones and should choose a hair color with golden or reddish tones.

A good way to figure out the best hair color is to look at the veins on the inside of your wrist.

If they’re blue, you probably have cool undertones and should choose a hair color with similar undertones (purple). But if your veins look greenish then you likely have warm undertones and should choose a hair color with golden or reddish tones.